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- On Earth As In Heaven: Ecological Vision and Initiatives of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: Fordham University Press
- Series: Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought
summary
Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed alarming environmental
degradation--climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and the pollution of natural
resources--together with a failure to implement environmental policies and an
ever-widening gap between rich and poor. During this same period, one religious
leader has discerned the signs of the times and called people's attention to our
dire ecological and social situation: His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew, the worldwide leader of the Orthodox Churches. As this new volume of
his writings reveals, Patriarch Bartholomew has continually proclaimed the primacy
of spiritual values in determining environmental ethics and action. For him, the
predicament we face is not primarily ecological but in fact spiritual: The
ultimateaim is to see all things in God, and God in all things.On Earth as in Heaven
demonstrates just why His All Holiness has been dubbed the "Green Patriarch" by
former Vice President Al Gore (recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his
environmental activism) and the media. This third and final volume of the spiritual
leader's selected writings showcases his statements on environmentaldegradation,
global warming, and climate change. It contains numerous speeches and interviews in
various circumstances, including ecological symposia, academic seminars, and
regional and international events, over the first twenty years of his ministry. This
volume also encompasses a selection of pastoral letters and
exhortations--ecclesiastical, ecumenical, and academic--by His All Holiness for
occasions such as Easter and Christmas, honorary doctorates, and academic awards.On
Earth as in Heaven is a rich collection, essential for religious scholars, those
looking for a deeper understanding of Orthodox Christianity, and anyone concerned
with the environmental and social issues we face today.
Table of Contents
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- Introduction
- pp. 1-22
- 8. Interviews and Comments: A Selection
- pp. 297-334
- 9. Declarations and Statements
- pp. 335-352
Additional Information
ISBN
9780823249459
Related ISBN(s)
9780823238859
MARC Record
OCLC
763156421
Pages
384
Launched on MUSE
2012-08-22
Language
English
Open Access
No